Alexandru Radita, Diabetic Teen, Was Denied Insulin: Doctor

CALGARY — A diabetic specialist has taken the stand at the trial of two parents accused of first-degree murder in the death of their 15-year-old diabetic son.

Dr. Daniele Pacaud testified that typical management of Type 1 diabetes includes visits to the doctor every three months, but Alexandru Radita never saw a doctor after the family moved to Alberta from British Columbia.

Court was also told the family didn't buy any insulin in the six months before Alexandru's death, even though a diabetic teen would require several doses a day.

Pacaud testified two electronic diabetic test meters found in the home had high readings and appeared not to have been used very often.

Alexandru Radita died in May 2013. (Photo: Facebook)

The trial has been told the 15-year-old weighed less than 37 pounds when he died in May 2013.